A Hilarious, Heartfelt Midlife Romance Set in Glasgow
What do you do when your ex crashes your birthday party… with someone else on his arm?
Stephanie, a forty-something PR consultant and beauty blogger-in-the-making, has had enough. Of bad men. Of career instability. And especially of being the woman who always holds it together while everything around her falls apart. Set in 2016 Glasgow, High Heels and Pink Glitter is a laugh-out-loud, emotionally rich romantic comedy about midlife reinvention, unexpected second chances, and the healing power of highlighter.
Stephanie’s journey begins with a birthday disaster and a decision: it’s time to shake things up. That means a new beauty blog, High Heels & Pink Glitter, an awkward business meeting with a grumpy personal trainer named Nate, and a dive headfirst into the dating minefield—complete with Botox mishaps, bad boy encounters and one very unexpected viral moment (it’s not what you think).
Nate Fraser has his own baggage. A widowed father of teenage twins, he’s juggling family life, gym clients and a secret fling with Hollywood star Avril Taylor. When Stephanie and Nate’s paths keep crossing in chaotic, cringe-worthy ways, it becomes clear there’s something more between them—if only they could get past the misunderstandings, missteps and media scandals.
Meanwhile, family secrets surface as young Ryan sets out to find his estranged father, a search that tangles the lives of Nate, Stephanie and her ex, Mark, in ways no one saw coming. When a tabloid exposé throws Nate into the spotlight and budget cuts elsewhere cost Stephanie her job, the glossy illusion of their lives shatters—forcing them to confront what really matters.
With humour, heart, and a strong dose of Scottish sass, High Heels and Pink Glitter is a romantic comedy for grown-ups who still believe in love but aren’t afraid to laugh at how messy it can get. It’s about starting over when you thought your story was already written—and finding beauty (and a good contour stick) in the chaos.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding
- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
- Romance with strong female leads in their 40s
- Stories about beauty, blogging, and the behind-the-scenes mess of reinvention
Why readers will love High Heels and Pink Glitter:
- A witty, relatable heroine trying to rebuild her life with eyeliner and resilience
- A hot-but-flawed romantic lead who’s more than just a six-pack
- Glasgow’s culture, humour, and heart brought vividly to life
- A story that blends laugh-out-loud moments with real emotional depth
For anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re too old to start over, too tired for new love, or too sensible for pink glitter—this book says, nonsense.
